Can I make this ahead of time? Yes! You can make this recipe up to 3 days before serving -honestly, it gets even better when it sits overnight! Store your cranberry sauce in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator; leftovers will keep for up to one week. You can also store your leftovers in the freezer for up to 2 months.

This will yield a juice that’s sweet and light, perfect for straining and drinking over ice with no other preparation (or dilution). Another 2011 study found that cranberry juice could improve health in people with coronary artery disease. Mean carotid-femoral artery pulse wave velocity, which is a way to measure the stiffness of arteries, was reduced among the people in the study who drank a laboratory preparation of double-strength cranberry juice. 3. Treating or preventing urinary tract infection (UTI)Next up is another cranberry juice from Ocean Spray. This cranberry juice does not contain added sugar but does contain grape, apple, and pear juice for sweetness. There are 29g of total sugar and 0g of added sugar per serving. In a large saucepan (or Dutch oven), combine the cranberries and water and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for a further 20 minutes, or until the cranberries are softened, and the majority have popped. Step 2: Strain the Cranberry Juice

World Journal of Urology: “Reduction of Escherichia coli Adherence to Uroepithelial Bladder Cells After Consumption of Cranberry Juice: A Double-Blind Randomized Placebo-Controlled Cross-Over Trial.”Again, for more concentrated juice, you can start with A LOT more cranberries, but this amount yields a good tasting juice, and a really concentrated cranberry juice is unpalatable to most people. Either way, you may need to dilute at serving anyway.) Canning Cranberry Juice This method is simpler, since you don’t actually make cranberry juice first. You just simply toss a few handfuls of cranberries in each jar, cover with a bit of sugar and then top with boiling water before canning. One of the standout features of this juice is that it is made with no added sugar. This means that you can enjoy the sweet, tart taste of cranberries without any of the guilt that often comes with sugary drinks. In addition, Kirkland Signature Ocean Spray Cranberry Premium Juice contains no preservatives, artificial flavors, or sweeteners. This makes it a great choice for those who are looking for a healthier, more natural beverage option. What’s more, it contains disease-fighting antioxidants like proanthocyanidin and anthocyanin. These have been linked to reduced levels of inflammation, a lowered risk of chronic disease, and a decreased frequency of urinary tract infections (UTIs) ( 2, 3). If You don't have a very strong cold-press juicer, You may use a blender to make cranberry juice, but the method differs a little bit.